1951 Burwood state by-election
# 1951 Burwood state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Burwood on 2 June 1951 because of the death of Gordon Jackett (Liberal).

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 3 May 1951 | Gordon Jackett died. |
| 7 May 1951 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 15 May 1951 | Nominations |
| 2 June 1951 | Polling day |
| 29 June 1951 | Return of writ |

## Result

1951 Burwood by-election Saturday 2 June :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Liberal | Leslie Parr | 11,045 | 52.6 | -5.4 |
| | Labor | Cliff Mallam | 7,783 | 37.1 | |
| | Independent | Rex Reynolds | 2,168 | 10.3 | |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 20,996 | 99.0 | +3.9 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 210 | 1.0 | -3.9 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 21,206 | 85.9 | -6.5 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Swing | N/A | |
